Numbers 14:22

Authorized King James Version

Because all those men which have seen my glory, and my miracles, which I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and have tempted me now these ten times, and have not hearkened to my voice;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כִּ֣י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
כָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#3
הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֗ים
H582
Because all those men
properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified h0120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
#4
הָֽרֹאִ֤ים
H7200
which have seen
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#5
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
כְּבֹדִי֙
H3519
my glory
properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
#7
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
אֹ֣תֹתַ֔י
H226
and my miracles
a signal (literally or figuratively), as a flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence, etc
#9
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#10
עָשִׂ֥יתִי
H6213
which I did
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#11
בְמִצְרַ֖יִם
H4714
in Egypt
mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt
#12
וּבַמִּדְבָּ֑ר
H4057
and in the wilderness
a pasture (i.e., open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert
#13
וַיְנַסּ֣וּ
H5254
and have tempted
to test; by implication, to attempt
#14
אֹתִ֗י
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#15
זֶ֚ה
H2088
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
#16
עֶ֣שֶׂר
H6235
me now these ten
ten (as an accumulation to the extent of the digits)
#17
פְּעָמִ֔ים
H6471
times
a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow)
#18
וְלֹ֥א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#19
שָֽׁמְע֖וּ
H8085
and have not hearkened
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#20
בְּקוֹלִֽי׃
H6963
to my voice
a voice or sound

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Numbers. The concept of glory reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood glory. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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